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BG17 KVU

2017 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,693 mi
Last recorded100,693 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG17 KVU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 100,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive At rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 100,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive At rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 81,333 miles

Undertrays fitted at time of testing.

Pass 2 Jul 2024 54,984 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 54,811 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 52,692 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 49,593 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 34,679 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 21,046 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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BG17 KVU is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2017 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 42,428 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG17 KVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 1 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG17 KVU registered?

BG17 KVU is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is BG17 KVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG17 KVU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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